Steer

Quick meaning: Steer is a verb meaning (intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

Meaning

(intransitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).

More Meanings

1. (transitive) To guide the course of a vessel, vehicle, aircraft etc. (by means of a device such as a rudder, paddle, or steering wheel).
2. (intransitive) To be directed and governed; to take a direction, or course; to obey the helm.
3. (transitive) To direct a group of animals.
4. (transitive) To maneuver or manipulate a person or group into a place or course of action.
5. (reflexive) To conduct oneself; to take or pursue a course of action.
6. (transitive) To direct a conversation.
7. (transitive) To direct or send an object into a specific place

Example Sentences

I steered homeward.

The boat steers easily.

The boat steered towards the iceberg.

I find it very difficult to steer a skateboard.

Word Forms

• steers
• steering
• steered

Synonyms for steer

Depending on context, synonyms include ox, lead, direct, head, point, maneuver.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include wind, maneuver, tip, head, guide, lead.

Related Dictionary Tools